1-Methyl-3-butylimidazolium Decatungstate in Ionic Liquid: An Efficient Catalyst for the Oxidation of Alcohols
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2005
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Thieme
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An excellent system for the selective oxidation of benzylic and secondary alcohols with hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by 1-methyl-3-butylimidazolium decatungstate in [bmim][BF4] ionic liquid is described. The catalytic system is reusable and products are obtained in excellent yield under environmentally benign conditions.
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Chemistry, Ionic liquid, Oxidation, Sodium tungstate